Nicholas_Weir wrote:Thank's, Yeah, it didn't treat me too bad (I am sort of wheat intolerent, but I just suck it up when I don't have rye bread in the house).

I can sympathize. I've never been tested for it but I'm pretty sure I have a slight-to-mild gluten intolerance but I just deal with it.

That pasta looks fucking great; I can't wait for a rest day. I'm pushing through my split in four-straight days because Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are going to be "rest," i.e. epic eats without lifting, days.

Nicholas_Weir wrote:Thank's, Yeah, it didn't treat me too bad (I am sort of wheat intolerent, but I just suck it up when I don't have rye bread in the house).

I can sympathize. I've never been tested for it but I'm pretty sure I have a slight-to-mild gluten intolerance but I just deal with it.

That pasta looks fucking great; I can't wait for a rest day. I'm pushing through my split in four-straight days because Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are going to be "rest," i.e. epic eats without lifting, days.

Thank you! Yeah, I should've did the same thing (planned to train with no rests and then rest on Christmas). However I am going to just go to the gym on Christmas in the morning or evening.

30kg x 630kg x 6 (I attempted a set with 40kg, but only got 3 reps; FAIL!)30kg x 6 (I attempted a set AGAIN with 40kg, but only got 3 reps AGAIN; EPIC FAIL AGAIN!)

It is not an EPIC FAIL! Especially if you tried to do it twice! 3 reps is still 3 more than a 1 rep max! As long as you are pushing the heavy weight, even a 1 rep max, it is never a fail (let alone an EPIC one in capital letters).

30kg x 630kg x 6 (I attempted a set with 40kg, but only got 3 reps; FAIL!)30kg x 6 (I attempted a set AGAIN with 40kg, but only got 3 reps AGAIN; EPIC FAIL AGAIN!)

It is not an EPIC FAIL! Especially if you tried to do it twice! 3 reps is still 3 more than a 1 rep max! As long as you are pushing the heavy weight, even a 1 rep max, it is never a fail (let alone an EPIC one in capital letters).

30kg x 630kg x 6 (I attempted a set with 40kg, but only got 3 reps; FAIL!)30kg x 6 (I attempted a set AGAIN with 40kg, but only got 3 reps AGAIN; EPIC FAIL AGAIN!)

It is not an EPIC FAIL! Especially if you tried to do it twice! 3 reps is still 3 more than a 1 rep max! As long as you are pushing the heavy weight, even a 1 rep max, it is never a fail (let alone an EPIC one in capital letters).

Agreed. Not only does it sure determination, but those 2x3 sets are going to help you grow. I bet you get it on the next hypertrophy day.

Nicholas_Weir wrote:(154lbs) 70kg x 6 (10kg improvement) It was really hard to grip the 35kg dumbbells and also balance with them.

Grip, with a doubt, is what slows my progress with shrugs and calf raises - I know I could be hitting 15 reps with my current weights but after about 8 reps, my grip is basically done - it sucks. Definitely need to work on that.

However, your lifts are looking great, man. Sucks about the rain - I've considered biking back and forth to mine since it's a reasonable distance but the Cleveland weather doesn't make this easy at all.

Nicholas_Weir wrote:(154lbs) 70kg x 6 (10kg improvement) It was really hard to grip the 35kg dumbbells and also balance with them.

Grip, with a doubt, is what slows my progress with shrugs and calf raises - I know I could be hitting 15 reps with my current weights but after about 8 reps, my grip is basically done - it sucks. Definitely need to work on that.

However, your lifts are looking great, man. Sucks about the rain - I've considered biking back and forth to mine since it's a reasonable distance but the Cleveland weather doesn't make this easy at all.

Yeah.

Thanks, I have been pushing to my limits in the gym on this new routine (P.H.A.T). You should look into some straps to help with your gripping (I know that I am).

Today was a great workout in my opinion. This is my faavourite workout of the whole PHAT Routine as I love training shoulders and back (they are my favourite muscle groups). I was really pumping with the dumbbell shoulder presses (they were much easier than last week). This workout made my day. I am realy proud of myself and am still aiming to be pressing 27.5kg dumbbells on dumbbell shoulder press by the end of this year!

Nicholas_Weir wrote:Today was a great workout in my opinion. This is my faavourite workout of the whole PHAT Routine as I love training shoulders and back (they are my favourite muscle groups). I was really pumping with the dumbbell shoulder presses (they were much easier than last week). This workout made my day. I am realy proud of myself and am still aiming to be pressing 27.5kg dumbbells on dumbbell shoulder press by the end of this year!